Burkina Faso: Authorities Expel Journalists Sophie Douce and Agnès Faivre

Authorities in Burkina Faso on Saturday, April 1, expelled Agnès Faivre and Sophie Douce, correspondents for the French privately owned Liberation and Le Monde newspapers… Read more »

Kenya: CPJ Calls for Authorities to Ensure Journalists Can Cover Protests Safely

In response to journalists being harassed, attacked, and arrested while covering mass anti-government protests in Kenya since March 20, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist John Ngongo Lomango Arrested Over Conflict Reporting

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should release journalist John Ngongo Lomango immediately and ensure that media can report freely on the conflict in the… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Indefinitely Suspends France 24 Over Al-Qaeda Interview

Authorities in Burkina Faso on Monday indefinitely suspended French public broadcaster France 24 over an interview with the head of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, according to… Read more »

Nigeria: Journalist Agba Jalingo Detained on Cybercrime Charges

A federal court in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, on Monday ordered the detention of CrossRiverWatch publisher Agba Jalingo for allegedly publishing false news that caused "annoyance,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Detain Gurage Media Network Founder Beyene Wolde

Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Beyene Wolde and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect… Read more »

Nigeria: At Least 28 Journalists Harassed, Beaten, Denied Access While Covering Elections

Nigerian authorities should thoroughly investigate incidents involving at least 28 journalists and media workers being harassed and attacked while covering state elections and hold… Read more »

Mali: CPJ Welcomes Release of French Journalist Olivier Dubois After Nearly 2 Years of Captivity in Mali

In response to news reports that French journalist Olivier Dubois has been freed nearly two years after he was abducted by a militant group in Mali, the Committee to Protect… Read more »

Angola: Angolan Outlet Camunda News Suspends Operations Indefinitely After Police Harassment

Angolan authorities should stop harassing the privately owned Camunda News website and ensure that members of the press can work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Journalist Garikai Mafirakureva Charged With Publishing False Information

On January 18, 2023, police in the southeastern Zimbabwe city of Masvingo arrested journalist Garikai Mafirakureva, according to media reports, a statement by the Zimbabwean… Read more »

Togo: Togolese Journalists Ferdinand Ayité and Isidore Kouwonou Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

In response to news reports that a Togolese court on Wednesday sentenced journalists Ferdinand Ayité and Isidore Kouwonou to three years in prison for insulting authorities,… Read more »

Rwanda: CPJ Reiterates Call for Investigate John Williams Ntwali's Death

The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined 85 other organizations in reiterating calls for the Rwandan government to allow an independent, impartial investigation into the… Read more »

Uganda: Journalist Andrew Arinaitwe Detained on Criminal Trespass Charges

Ugandan authorities should immediately release freelance journalist Andrew Arinaitwe and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Read more »

Senegal: Journalist Pape Ndiaye Jailed on False News Charges

Senegalese authorities should immediately release journalist Pape Ndiaye and drop all legal proceedings against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Court Convicts 2 Men of 2012 Kidnapping of Journalist Michael Scott Moore

In response to a U.S. federal court's conviction of two men, Mohamed Tahlil Mohamed and Abdi Yusu Hassan, in the 2012 hostage-taking of German American journalist Michael Scott… Read more »

Egypt: Trial to Start Tuesday for 3 Mada Masr Journalists

In response to reports that three journalists from the Egyptian independent news website Mada Masr are scheduled to face trial on Tuesday, March 7, on charges of misusing social… Read more »

Togo: Togo Journalists Ferdinand Ayité and Isidore Kouwonou Summoned Over Insult, False News Allegations

Togolese authorities should drop all legal proceedings against journalists Ferdinand Ayité and Isidore Kouwonou and allow them to work free from harassment or threat of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Publisher Haruna Mohammed Salisu Released On Bail

In response to Nigerian authorities' release of WikkiTimes publisher Haruna Mohammed Salisu on bail Thursday, following his arrest while covering national elections on February 25,… Read more »

Nigeria: At Least 14 Journalists Detained, Attacked, or Harassed Covering Nigeria's Election

At least 14 journalists and media workers were detained, harassed, or attacked while covering Nigeria's presidential and federal elections, including private news website… Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonian Police Arrest Businessman Investigated by Murdered Journalist Martinez Zogo

In response to news reports that Cameroonian police on Monday arrested Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga and two of his associates in connection to the investigation into the murder of… Read more »

Cameroon: CPJ Calls for Transparency in Cameroon's Investigation Into Journalist Zogo's Death

In response to multiple news reports that police arrested several people, including prominent members of Cameroon’s security forces, in connection to their investigation into… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Saviour Imukudo Receives Death Threats Over Construction Project Reporting

On January 5, 2023, Saviour Imukudo, a regional reporter with the privately owned news website Premium Times, received death threats over the phone from the supervisor of an… Read more »

Rwanda: CPJ Calls for Credible Investigation Into Death of Rwandan Journalist John Williams Ntwali

Rwandan authorities must provide a credible account of the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist John Williams Ntwali, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »

Nigeria: Journalist Agba Jalingo Charged With Cybercrime Over Report On Governor's Relative

Authorities in Nigeria should swiftly drop the cybercrime charges against journalist Agba Jalingo, cease harassing him for his work, and reform the country's laws to ensure… Read more »

Burundi: Journalist Floriane Irangabiye Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Burundian authorities must not contest the appeal of journalist Floriane Irangabiye and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect… Read more »